VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Some Volusia County residents will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Friday morning.
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Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will distribute free, fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods in Deltona.
Organizers said the giveaway will be held in conjunction with Nitty Gritty True Talk Ministries, Inc.
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The May 12 event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at Deltona United Church-Christ, located at:
- 1649 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Farm Share said it helps to fight hunger “by working hand-in-hand with local farmers to recover and redistribute produce that would otherwise be thrown away due to aesthetic imperfections.”
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See the map below for event location:
The distribution event will be drive-thru style to minimize contact and to help ensure the safety of everyone who participates, organizers said.
Attendees should arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed.
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Friday’s food giveaway will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will operate until supplies run out.
Farm Share also distributes food to communities throughout Florida, free of charge, through soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters, churches, and senior centers.
To find a food pantry near you, click here.
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